Head of Admissions, Alpha - $250,000/year USD

About the role

The majority of admissions positions are designed to maximize numbers. This one is designed to uphold standards. Alpha is developing a school model of exceptional ambition. Our campuses integrate demanding academics, technology-enhanced learning, and elevated expectations for both students and faculty.

Responsibilities

• Leading the complete admissions experience for prospective families, beginning with initial inquiry and concluding with onboarding.
• Facilitating exploratory discussions to evaluate alignment before proposing pathways or advising on next actions.
• Overseeing 20+ concurrent family engagements across various enrollment phases, maintaining transparent tracking and timely outreach.
• Delivering campus visits, observation days, and enrollment dialogues that articulate results, requirements, and the intended student profile.
• Safeguarding the credibility and effectiveness of the Alpha model while securing well-matched families.

Requirements

• 3+ years providing premium, tailored service in settings where quality of experience directly shapes brand perception (education, high-end hospitality, executive services, selective membership, or independently managed client operations).
• Proven ownership of a complete client, admissions, or enrollment cycle from initial engagement through final onboarding.
• Experience concurrently stewarding 20+ client, guest, or family accounts across varied stages, supported by structured tracking and priority management.
• Ability to present specific instances of advisory judgment, including occasions when you recommended against engagement due to misalignment.
• Professional correspondence experience with C-suite executives, high-net-worth clients, or discerning stakeholders.
• Willingness to reside in or relocate within 60 days to Marin County, CA, or Palo Alto, CA.
• Authorized to work in the United States without requirement for visa sponsorship.

Nice-to-have Requirements

• Background in selective independent school admissions or competitive enrollment programs.
• Professional experience in luxury hospitality, high-touch guest relations, or executive support capacities.
• History of designing or enhancing admissions workflows, standard operating procedures, or service protocols.
• Proficiency leveraging CRM analytics to elevate enrollment fit and sustainability, beyond speed alone.

About Alpha

Alpha reimagines the school day around faster learning, stronger mentorship, and more time for students to build real-world skills. Roles with real student impact: Alpha hires teachers (guides), operators, admissions experts, school & curriculum leaders, and remote team members. Education work that pays like it matters: Alpha offers six-figure roles for people ready to help build a radically better school experience. A culture built for builders: Alpha is fast-moving, ambitious, and student focused. It's for people who want to improve the system, not maintain it. Alpha is where you can do the most meaningful work of your career.